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Surfactant

DISODIUM PEG-5 LAURYLCITRATE SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS 164458-73-5
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A mild PEG-modified sulfosuccinate surfactant. Cleanses gently with much lower irritation than SLS; standard small caveat on PEG dioxane purification.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic sulfosuccinate surfactant
  • Gentler than SLS-class cleansers
  • Good for baby and sensitive cleansers

Known concerns

  • PEG-ethoxylated — depends on dioxane purification
  • Mild eye irritation possible at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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